Skip to content
The seafood trappanese at Mamma Lena’s Trattoria on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Ventnor City, NJ.
The seafood trappanese at Mamma Lena’s Trattoria on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Ventnor City, NJ.Read moreMonica Herndon / Staff Photographer

Mamma Lena’s Trattoria

Atlantic CountyItalian$$-$$$

Says critic Craig LaBan: "From the gargantuan bone-in veal chop Parm to the Bee Gees soundtrack and clusters of well-tanned regulars dining in their white leisure slacks, this is very much your Pop-Pop’s Shore Italian destination — refreshed with a sunny view of a Ventnor condo pool and the shimmering Atlantic just beyond."

How we choose our best lists

The Inquirer aims to represent the geographic, cultural, and culinary diversity of the region in its coverage. Inquirer staffers and contributors do not accept free or comped meals — all meals are paid for by the Inquirer. All dining recommendations are made solely by the Inquirer editorial staffers and contributors based on their reporting and expertise, without input from advertisers or outside interests.